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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.87, 1,118.87 and 756.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.87, 1,118.87 and 756.63 is: 1,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.87 : 1,118.87 = 756.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.87/1,118.87 = 756.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.87x = 1,118.87 × 756.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.87x = 846,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,570.61/808.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.61

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